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St. Lucie County Overview
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
OVERVIEW
Discover the boundless business opportunities found
in St. Lucie County, one of the nation’s best places
to grow. Here, growth, innovation and inspiration
are driven by the unsurpassed lifestyle of this peaceful
paradise, found at the heart of Southeast Florida’s
acclaimed Treasure Coast.
Strategically located, St. Lucie is in the middle of Florida’s largest
business centers. Just 120 miles north of Miami, 60 miles north of
West Palm Beach, 120 miles southeast of Orlando and 225 miles
south of Jacksonville — yet a world away in spirit. The county
features tremendous growth, a young and educated workforce,
established infrastructure and a pro-business government. St. Lucie
County’s 572 square miles contain two major cities, Fort Pierce in
the north and Port St. Lucie in the south. Beautiful Hutchinson
Island and several hometown-style development communities also
contribute to this unique business environment.
St. Lucie County’s population is roughly 272,000 and just a few
years ago was the second fastest growing county in Florida and
the 13th fastest growing in the nation. The county experienced
a 6.3 percent population increase between 2004 and 2005, was
named a top 10 “boomtown” by Inc. magazine in 2006 and ranked
the city of Port St. Lucie among
“America’s Top Performing Cities”
for 2005 job growth by the Milken
Institute. Despite the downturn in
the economy, local leaders expect this
trend will continue. As the population
persists in its great growth, St. Lucie
will become an even better place to
do business and has positioned some
economic sectors for even higher
levels of success.
Alongside St. Lucie County’s sophisticated
research centers and bold
business opportunities lies an unspoiled
natural environment ideal for
exploration. With museums, art galleries,
nature preserves, sports fishing,
golf and beaches, St. Lucie County
presents a broad range of cultural and
sports experiences.
The unique location of St. Lucie
County provides residents and visitors
easy accessibility to activities, events
and attractions that can’t be duplicated
elsewhere. The climate is excellent
with an average temperature range
of 63 to 83 degrees, making it a year
round destination for indoor or outdoor
activities. To find out more visit:
www.stlucieco.gov.
2 StLucieChamber.org